TV NEWS FOR JUNE 20TH: TRUE BLOOD AND THE GATES

TRUE BLOOD’S ALEXANDER SKARSGARD TO STAR IN BATTLESHIP

Source: daemonsmovies.com


Alexander Skarsgard, who stars in the HBO series “True Blood,” has landed a starring role in the upcoming film “Battleship.” The sci-fi film is being produced by Universal and is an adaptation of the popular Hasbro board game.

Skarsgard will star alongside Taylor Kitsch in the action-adventure movie that has a twist of sci-fi added in for a fresh feel. The film follows an international fleet that is assembled to battle an alien naval armada from another universe. Skarsgard will play the role of a straightforward naval officer who is idolized by his wild-hearted brother, Kitsch. “Hancock” director Peter Berg is in charge behind the camera on the film, with the script having been written by Jon and Erich Hoeber.

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TRUE BLOOD ‘BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN ‘ SEASON 3 EPISODE 2

Source: daemonstv.com

Watch a sneak peek and check out photos of the upcoming episode of TRUE BLOOD “Beautifully Broken” Season 3 Episode 2 which airs this Sunday June 20, 2010 at 9pm on HBO.

Episode Synopsis: TRUE BLOOD “Beautifully Broken” Season 3 Episode 2 – Russell Edgington (Denis OʼHare), the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power; Eric remembers his past; Sam tests the strength of his family bonds; Tara finds an ally in shady vampire Franklin Mott (James Frain). Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Scott Winant.

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THE GATES TV REVIEW: ABC’S PROMISING SUPERNATURAL THRILLER STARRING RHONA MITRA

Source: Hollywoodchicago.com


CHICAGO – After years of simply giving up to cable networks like AMC, USA, and TNT, the broadcast networks are trying to reclaim summer viewers; none more aggressively than ABC with three new shows debuting this week — “Scoundrels,” “The Gates,” and “Rookie Blue.” We’ve covered the first dramedy and will get to the cop show later this week but now is the time to break down the supernatural thriller in the middle that stands as the best of the three.

“The Gates” is a blend of the hit ABC soap opera “Desperate Housewives” and the country’s obsession with all things vampire from “Twilight” to “True Blood.” At its best, the show recalls a much earlier cult hit with a twist: The legendary “Twin Peaks.” At its worst, it feels like the countless copycats that followed David Lynch’s hit show.

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